By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2011 – The Defense Department is commemorating World AIDS Day today with a broad range of activities aimed at helping more than 70 partner militaries with their prevention, care and treatment programs. "Leading with Science, Uniting for Action," the theme of this year's worldwide commemoration, describes how … [Read more...]
Soldiers Prepare to Feast on Gobbler and All the Trimmings
November 22, 2011 By Rob McIlvaine WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Nov. 22, 2011) -- Soldiers worldwide, including those at more than 270 dining facilities in Afghanistan and Iraq, can give thanks for a familiar taste of home this week on Thanksgiving. About 168,000 pounds of turkey, 37,800 pounds of stuffing, 93,876 pounds of beef, 43,560 pounds of sweet potatoes, 24,000 … [Read more...]
Obama Signs Veteran Tax Credits Into Law
November 21, 2011 Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama delivered a clear message today when he signed two new tax credits into law to increase the hiring of military veterans and wounded warriors. "For businesses out there, if you are hiring, hire a veteran," he said. "It's the right thing to do for you, it's the right thing to do for … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Style Soldier Show Rocks Out Fitness Center
By Elvia Kelly, Fort Stewart Public Affairs FORT STEWART, Ga. - Switch the flip, and the gymnasium at Fort Stewart's Newman Fitness Center becomes dark. The darkness soon filled with center stage lights reflecting red, blue, orange and green hues. The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation 2011 U.S. Soldier Show, featuring this year's production as the "Carnival - A … [Read more...]
Deadline Approaches for Stars and Stripes Holiday Greetings
11/16/2011 American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2011 – Thanksgiving is just a week away, and closely behind it, the deadline for submitting holiday messages and photos to appear in Stars and Stripes newspapers and its online editions. "Stripes" is continuing its tradition of publishing free holiday messages to family members and friends, no matter where they are … [Read more...]